Table Of Contents - Polycom IP550 Owner's Manual

Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Using this Document Notational conventions ................................................................................................. 5
Typographicalconventions ................................................................................................................................ 5
Special messages .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Definition .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Basic Requirements .......................................................................................................................................... 6
2 Getting to know your Hosted PBX ....................................................................................................... 7
Before you Begin Your Installation................................................................................................................... 7
Assigning Extension Numbers and Phone Numbers to Phones .................................................................... 10
3 Installing your Hosted PBX Phone System ......................................................................................... 11
Installing Desk Phones ................................................................................................................................... 11
Option 1: Connect Desk Phones using your existing data network ............................................................... 12
Option 2: Connect Desk phones using your existing data net- work then connect the phones to your
computer......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Option 3: Connect phones wirelessly within 40' using the Wireless Adapter .............................................. 13
Attaching the Base .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Activating the Service ..................................................................................................................................... 16
4.Using Your Hosted PBX phone system...................................................................................................... 17
System Description ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................... 17
Polycom 4 and 6-Line Desk Phones ............................................................................................................... 17
Introduction to your Polycom Desk Phone ................................................................................................... 17
Before You Use Your Phone ........................................................................................................................... 17
Using the Navigation Keys .............................................................................................................................. 20
Information Screen ........................................................................................................................................ 21
4 Customizing Your Phone..................................................................................................................... 22
Configuring Basic Settings .............................................................................................................................. 22
Changing the Appearance of Time and Date ................................................................................................. 22
To configure the time and date formats: ...................................................................................................... 23
Changing the Display Contrast ....................................................................................................................... 23
Changing the Backlight Intensity ................................................................................................................... 24
To modify the backlight intensity: ................................................................................................................. 25
Enabling the Headset Memory Mode ........................................................................................................... 26
Selecting the Correct Headset for Electronic Hookswitch ............................................................................ 27
To select a headset that supports electronic hookswitch: .......................................................................... 27
Selecting the Ring Type .................................................................................................................................. 27
To change the incoming ring type: ................................................................................................................. 27
Changing the Language .................................................................................................................................. 28
Changing the Graphic Display Background .................................................................................................... 29
To change the graphic display background: ................................................................................................ 29
Changing the Soft Key Label Color ................................................................................................................. 30
To change the soft key label color: ................................................................................................................ 30
Adjusting the Volume ..................................................................................................................................... 31
5 Managing Incoming Calls ................................................................................................................... 31
Rejecting Calls................................................................................................................................................. 32
Diverting Calls ................................................................................................................................................. 33
6 Desk Phone- Basic Call Features ........................................................................................................ 34
Answering a call .............................................................................................................................................. 34
To answer a call using the handset: ............................................................................................................... 34
To answer a call using Hands-Free Speakerphone mode: ............................................................................. 34
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